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This is John`s testimony, when the Jews sent priests and Levites from Jerusalem to ask him, "Who are you?"
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John the Baptist's ministry was so influential that it prompted a formal investigation from the Sanhedrin, the highest Jewish council in Jerusalem. Commentators explain that these "priests and Levites" were sent on an official mission to discover John's identity, showing his impact was felt at the very center of Jewish religious life. This wasn't a random encounter but a significant, official inquiry.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
This is the record - The word “record” here means “testimony,” in whatever way given. The word “record” now commonly refers to “written” e…
And this is the witness of John (κα αυτη εστιν η μαρτυρια του Ιωανου). He had twice already alluded to it (verses 7f., 15) and now…
19th Century
Anglican
The narrative is connected with the prologue by the record of John, which is common to both (John 1:15), and therefore opens with “And.…
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Baptist
And of his fullness have all we received, and grace for grace.
For the law was given by Moses, but grace and truth came by Jesu…
The miracle of the Incarnation called for witnesses to substantiate its reality. First in order is that of John the Baptist. His preaching attracte…
16th Century
Protestant
And this is the testimony. Until now the Evangelist has related the preaching of John about Christ; he now turns to a more illustrious tes…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And this is the record of John The evangelist proceeds to give a large, and full account of the testimony John the Baptist bor…
John denies being the Christ, who was then expected and waited for. He came in the spirit and power of Elias, but he was not the person of Elias. J…
13th Century
Catholic
Previously, the Evangelist showed how Christ was made known to the apostles through the testimony of John; here, he develops this testimo…
